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WESTMINSTER ABBEY.

The monument of Arthur Penrhyn
Stanley, late Dean of the Abbey, pos
sesses a special interest to Americans.
The inscription is well chosen, 81 know
that all things come to an end. But thy
commandments are exceeding broad"
A trace of his gentle and catholic spirit
may be seen in the Latin inscription over
the tomb of Edward VI, which reads:
SIN place of the ancient altar, destroyed
in the civil wars, to the honor of God,
and in the pious memory of Edward VI,
who is buried beneath this holy table, in
gentler age, was placed by Arthur PEN
rhyn Stanley, d. d., Dean of Westmins-
ter, 1870"
By way of contrast may be mentioned
the fact that the remains of Cromwell,
four of his family, and six officers which
lay in vault at the end of the chapel,
we're ordered to be removed at the Resto-
ration.
The nave also contains the tomb of the
Due de Montpensier, erected by Louis
Philip, Duke Of Orleans, and that of Shelf
field, Duke of Buckingham, with this in
scription, in Latin: 81 lived doubtful,
not dssolute-I die unresolved, not I'M
resigned. Ignorance and error are Incl
dent to human nature. l trust in an
Almighty and an all-good God. Olthou
Being of Beings have compassion on
me-"
Not far from the door leading to the
North Aisle slab Of white marble marks
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MOTHER HUBBARD ExPoUNpED


The following, which appeared in Lit
tells Living Age some years ago and cred
tied to the Portsmouth (England) Monit-
or, was considered an admirable hit at the
time and may not be outgrown yet. The
days of ingenious exposition are not en-
tirely gone:
Brethren, the words OF my text are
"'Old Mother Hubbard, she went to the cup
board,
To get her poor dog bone;
But when she got there. the cupboard was
BARE
And so the poor dog had none.'
"These beautiful words, dear friends,
carry with them a solemn lesson. pro-
pose this evening to analyze their mean
ing, and attempt to apply it, lofty as it
may be, TO everyday life:
" odd Mother Hubbard, she went to the cup
board,
To get her poor dog bone
"Mother Hubbard, you see, was old;
there being no mention of others, we may
presume she was alone; a widow a
friendless, old, solitary widow Yet, did
she despair? Did she sit down and
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Undertaking.

Mr.. Stuart G. Cumberland, of mind
reading fame gives a very frank and
rational account of his doings, in the
December issue of the Nineteenth Cent
ury. AS a child, his perceptions we're
unusually keen. But his career as q
mind-reader began only six years ago.
His first attempt was entirely impromptu,
but was as successful as any afterward.
The gift was present and future practice
made it only quicker and more delicate,
but not more certain. At first Mr.. Gum
berland frankly confesses he was apt to
imagine himself systematically endowed,
but soon convinced himself that the
whole thing is simply an ingenious and
skilled Interpretation of the unconscious
movements of the subject. "Willine is
either dragging or pushing" is the mind
readers formula. "Distinct and intense
apperception, fixed attention is incipient
notion is the psychologists conclusion.
The account Of Mr.. Cumberland'e ex-
periences with the nobility and eminence
Of Europe is extremely readable; but
some notice OF his general conclusions
will be Of greater interest here. The
best subjects are among active brain
workers, Statesmen, scientists, etc., where
concentration is easy and usual. Mill
tary men make excellent subjects; law
yers are dodgy and unsatisfactory; must
clans cannot fix their attention on any,
thing but music; artists are better sub
jects; clergymen are perfect in the draw
ing-room, but not in public; physicians
are good subjects when they have no the
| DRY about thought-reading. Won Moltke
was the best and M. Dumas was the
worst subject.
Englishmen and Germans are perhaps
the best races for subjects, while uncivil-
lied races, such sc Cinnamon and Indi-
ans, are bad. Mr.. Cumberland's opinion
on thought-resding without contact is
well worth quoting in full: "Some mys-
tically inclined people claim to be able to
read thoughts without contact. For my
part, have never yet seen experiments
of this kind successfully performed, IN
less there had been opportunities for OBJ
serving some phase of physical Indication
expressed by the subject, or unless the
operator was enabled to gather informa-
ton from suggestions unconsciously let
fall by somebody around. have on
several occasions managed to accomplish
tests without actual contact, but have
always been sufficiently near to my sub
ject to receive from him-and to act
upon accordingly-any impressions that
he physically might convey"
The power is doubtless not an uncom.
mon one, and is closely allied to the
knack for reading character, which is
quite common, and to the usual processes
by which we detect lies and suspicious
persons, or avoid being imposed upon.
Mr. Cumberland believes that the process
might be of actual use in detecting Grim
mails, and once succeeded in doing this
himself. The operation of muscle read
ing is very fatiguing one, and the thing
is apt to be overdone by amateurs. Mr.
Cumberland's experiences are important,
because they will aid in divesting these
psychic tricks Of the mysterious character
so commonly ascribed to them, aud in
directing popular thought into more
rational and healthy channels.
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Ihe 9tone Circle.
THE PHILOSOPHERS ATOM.

When ask we, " What is it? aud whence did
it Gomez"
No answer is given; our science is dumb.
Yet, bold in their dogma, nor holder than
blind,
Some crown it creator of matter and mind.
These sages assure us the Atoms the cause
And ruler supreme of all natural laws.
The thinker may think that he thinks, but it's
plain,
It's merely the Atom exciting his brain,
Transmitting ideas through tissue and nerve,
AS if it were working some purpose to serve.
Yet, facing us always, this marvel we've
got
The Thinker is conscious, the Atom is not.
The puppet examines itself and admires;
The wire-p uller knows not the trick of the
wires.
This paradox funny unquestioned must go;
For science asserts it, and "science must
know"
And therefore forsake we the Ruler whose
eye
The secretest action or purpose can spy,
And worship the Atom who cares not jot
What virtues We practice or wickedness plot.
We may trampie the Decalogue under our
heel,
We may murder, or libel, or covet, or steal,
Yet sleep with conscience rs calm aud COM
posed
As though the most virtuous work we had
closed.
'Twould be folly to feel any sorrow or shame,
Since our dear little Atom bears ever the
blame.
Stays;
IT'S the Atom that ISLANDERS, and dupes and
betrays;
IT'S the Atom, in short, that must answer
for all,
While we, driven helpless. do nothing at
all.
On, wonderful doctrine! How soothing
and sweet
To the would be assassin, seducer or cheat,
Who conscience and scruples far finging
away
Determines the Atom alone to obey.
But what about him who, though poor and
distressed,
Mid troubles and trials is striving his best
In steadfast reliance on aid from above,
Himself to forget and his neigbors to love
To him our philosophers surely might leave
The one single comfort here he can receive;
Through the darkness and gloom pierces one
sunny ray,
Is it human, the heart that would take thi;
away?
Hugh MacCoIt, in Spectator.
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the resting place Of Joseph Addison. IT
bears this inscription:

bears this inscription:
ADDISON.
"Ne'er to these chambers. where the mighty
rest,
Since their foundation. came a nobler guest;
Nor e'er was to the bowers of bliss conveyed
A fairer spirit or more welcome shade.
Oh, gone fOreverl take this long adieu,
And sleep in peace, next thy lov'd Montague"
The tomb and monument of Montague,
noted for his successful reformation of
the coin, is Immediately behind Addison's
tomb; Westmacott's fine statue of Addi-
son on circular basement, ornamented
with figures of the nine muses., stands in
the Poets Corner.
The Chapel of st. Paul is the burying
place of Sir Rowland Hill (died 1879,
the originator of the Penny Postage, and
contains public monument in honor of
James Watt, "who directing the force of
an original genius, early exercised in
philosophical research, to the improve
ment OF the steam. engine, enlarged the
resources of his country, increased the
power of man, rose to an eminent place
among the most illustrious followers of
science and the real benefactors of the
world"
The Chapel of st. Edward, already re-
ferred to, is enclosed in the body of the
church, and contains the earthly remains
of six kings, five queens, two princessee, a
duke and bishop. Editha, the queen
of st. Edward, noted for beauty, learning,
and especially for skill in needlework,
who died in 1913, lies near her husbands
shrine; close to her is inferred Matilda
wife of Henry l., who died in 1118; she
was wont every day in Lent to walk bare
foot, in garment of hair, from the pal.
ace to the Abbey; she would wash and
kiss the feet of the poorest people, and
give them aims. At the feet of Henry
Ill. is an ancient monument of Eleanor
the queen Of Edward /, Spanish prin-
cess, whose body only is inferred here
while her heart lies in the choir of the
FriRrs Predicant, in London. - Neu
YORK; Observer.
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Let patience have her perfect work aud
bring forth her celestial fruits. Trust 10
God to weave your thread into the great web,
though the pattern shows it not yet.-GeorJs
Mac Dondld
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
MEN WHO TALK.

JOHN B. SANBoRN, Attorney at Law-Pur-
chasing newspaper and establishing an
organ at New York may help the nomination
of Senator SHERMAN for the presidency in
1888, but there is something else besides
that TO be done even if he should be selected
as the Republican standard bearer. Some
how Mr.. SHERMAN, although popular enough
with the capitalists of the country, does not
strike the popular chord ana yeritabIe
stone wall seems to have been erected be-
tween the voters and himself. People will
never forgive Senator SHERMAN for causing.
as they say and believe, the stringency In the
money market, while secretary of ther
ury, growing out Of the persistency owith
which he insisted upon a resumption of
specie payments. Thinking men and those
who look ahead know that it required a
strong man in an emergency of that kind, but
the majority of the people conceived preiu.
dice against the senator at that time which
has never abated. In the next election some.
body IN whom the people have implicit con-
fidence must be nominated If the Repubii!
cans desire to be successful; and while every
one comedies that Mr.. SHERMAN would ere,
ate powerful administration and is an able
statesman, still he does not possess the power
OF attracting the masses that is the great de-
sideratum. All the indications point to some
dark horse being the nominee, but whether
lightning will strike Judge GRESHAM, Gen.
SHERIDAN, ex-Secretary LINCOLN or any of
the others whose names have been suggested
IN connection with this position, am not
prepared even to hazard prediction
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
COAL RIOTS IMMINENT.

The next sensation that Chicago
seems liable to enjoy is coal riot. The
people down there are beginning to
kick vigorously against the gradual ad-
vance in the price of coal since last
August. From S6.75 ton it has gone
up to sS.75. This is the price at which
coal is sold to those consumers who are
able to buy ton or more at single
purchase. There are great number of
people in Chicago who depend upon
&C as a fuel and who are unable to
purcl a5e more than a basketful at a
time. These people are supplied by
peddlers who drive through the streets
with coal cart and dole cut fuel in
small measurements, much the same
as kerosene Oil is sold from port
able tanks in the streets of st.
Paul. The price paid for coal
sold in this manner would increase
the ton valuation to SIS. 1t will be seen
that that class of people who can least
afford to pay for their fuel are obliged
to pay twice as much as those who have
means at hand to buy in large quanti-
ties. 1t is not denied that there is an
abundance of coal at the mines, but it
is claimed by prominent coal dealers
that the shippers and railroads are en-
gineering corner and propose to work
it for all it is worth. If this is the case.
local coal dealers are as much at the
mercy of the railroads and mines as the
small consumers are. There is no law
by which the merchant can be COM
PEELED to divide his profit with his
patron, nor can he reasonably be ex-
pected to do so, but when the poor
classes are compelled to pay twice as
much for coal as the wealthy people
are asked, it is nothing more or less
than robbery and glaring outrage.
The poorer classes, who are subjected
to this unreasonable discrimination, can
be reasonably excused if they hold in
dignation meetings and take steps to
loosen the grip of the coal monopoly
upon their throatS,
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
THE ICE CARNIVAL.

While it is not definitely settled that
we are to have an ice carnival this win
ter, sufficient progress has been made
in the movement toward getting up one
to justify the GLOBE in asserting that it
is to be. The fact that Montreal has
abandoned its ice palace project for this
winter makes it almost imperative that
st. Paul shall go ahead and make a
greater success than ever of this sea-
sons carnival. Of course every citizen
of st. Paul understands the value of
these carnivals to the city independent
of the pleasure afforded by them. In
the way of advertising the city and of
attracting strangers here the carnival
has monetary value far beyond all the
money that is expended on it.
There are two questions connected
with the proposed carnival for the COM
ing winter now being discussed by
those who will have the management of
it which are of equal interest to the pub
lie. One is the question of location of
the ice palace, and the other is as to
whether admittance to the carnival
grounds shall be free or not. AS to the
first proposition the almost universal
verdict will be that Central park is the
proper place for the ice palace, pro-
vided there is room enough. There
have been some changes made in the
grounds at Central park since the last
ice palace stood there, and it is ques-
ton in the minds of some per-
sons whether there can be space
enough secured for carnival purposes.
If there can be there should
no further question as to the site for the
ice palace. Central park is the place
for it by all odds, both because of its
central location and commanding eleya-
ton and because all our ideas of ice pal
aces are associated with that spot of
ground. Not until it is definitely set
tied that Central park cannot be made
available is it worth while to discuss
any other location?
AS to the question of granting admit
tance to the carnival grounds and max
ing the sports of the carnival free to all,
it does seem that there should be no
difference of opinion. The GLOBE un-
hesitatingly pronounces in favor of a
free carnival. Ii the existing carnival
association does not feel justified in
taking hold of it on this basis, there are
those who can and Will undertake to
raise the money for the purpose.
Another matter that should not be
overlooked is the originating of some
novelties in the way of carnival feat
ures. We have had two carnivals with
almost the same identical features of
the first repeated at the last. We
want something new this time, and
something that will be as striking as
it will be novel. With the introduce
ton of an entirely new programme
popular interest and enthusiasm will be
revived, and this seasons carnival will
be as unlimited a success as was the
first one.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
BOUNCING THE RoUNCERs.

1t will surprise some to learn that
what is nsidered sport and amuse-
ment during the winter in the North
west is punishment in the French
army, but such is the case, nevertheless.
The other day lieutenant of the Third
cuirassiers became enraged at the ina
bility of young cuirassier to control
his horse. AS punishment he ordered
the man to be tossed in blanket While
this punishment was being inflicted the
blanket split and the victim fell to the
ground. His skull was crushed by the
fall and he died instantly. This should
be warning to the snOwshoe clubs of
st. Paul to take every precaution while
bouncing during the carnival season to
avoid accidents that may result fatally,
OF at least, seriously injure their victim.
Clubs should make sure that their
bouncing blankets are strong, and
should not labor under the impression
that it is just as safe to toss man
twenty feet in the air as it is to throw
him eight feet. So great was the indig-
nation caused by the death of the
French soldier that Gen. FERRoN, min
lister of war, issued an edict prohibiting
blanket tossing as punishment hereafter
in the French army.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
MEMORIES OF THE PAST,

Its mighty cnr'us, SO it is, how these here
To bring sympathetic tear to some poor fel-
ler's eye,
A-rhymin' an a-singin' of a mothers love an
care,
An touchin on her faded gown or stout old
fashioned chair
But none of 'em, I've noticed, an I've won
dered DER and DER,
Have sung about the slipper that my good old
recollect as well as if twas on'y yesterday
study stead O. play
With other little youngsters who was hookin
off from school
An goin' to the swimmin'- hole, so shady,
deep an cool.
An many time I'd missed NV chance
through leernin' heights to soar
Ell weren't for the slipper that my good old
mother wore.
An later, when the female sex began to in
terest,
An other fellers called on gals. all dressed up
She knowed that, though couldn't keep my
self to save my life,
That like as not I'd undertake supportin' of
awife;
But waited for maturer years and her whom
All OWN, to the slipper that my good old
mother wore.
She's a,settin' in her arm-c chair now, a-smilin'
all benign,
A-talkin' to our neighbors bout that grown
up son of mine,''
An she tells of all the times she felt Obliged
myself to whale
from Jail;
An she always makes me own that I'd been
there long before,
Eff it wasn't for the slipper that my good old
mother wLN
Cincinnati Enquirer.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
Senator G. X. Davis.

Hon. CUsHMAN X. DAyIs-I am putting my
affairs in order, preparatory to going to Wash
ington for the ensuing session of congress,
and hope to be able to arrange matters so as
to leave st. Paul about. the Goth of next
month. 1 have been fortunate enough to
secure most eligibly situated house at the
corner of Fifteenth and X streets, where I
will try and make myself comfortable and
my friends welcome when they visit the cap
ital. 1t is trife early to discuss the political
situation, and / am not prepared to express
an opinion as to the merits or qualifications
of any of the gentlemen whose names have
been mentioned i'll connection with the pres
idency in 1888. My first thought while at
Wash ington, will be the interests of the peo-
pie who sent me to represent them in the
upper house of congress, and if l fail at any
time it will be the fault of the head and not
of the heart. There will be number of diff
cult problems presented for our considera-
tion but trust that at all times / will be
found on the right side, and one that will re-
feet credit upon my constituency for the con-
fdence they have reposed in me. During
the past summer, / have devoted great deal
of my spare time to preparing for my new
sphere of duty, and have made a careful
study of many of the leading questions that
will come before the senate. Naturally
enough I desire to make good impression
during my first experience as legislator on
national affairs, and will not be deferred
from doing my duty by the cry that am the
Junior senator from Minnesota,
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
THE CHICAGO TIMES.
Experienced Newspaper Men To
Run 1t Hereafter.

CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-The Inter Ocean
tomorrow will announce that Wilbur F,
Storey's great paper, the Chicago Times,
has been sold to syndicate, of which
the chief members are Clinton A. Snow
don, for many years managing editor of
the Times under Mr.. Storey, and James
j. West, business manager of an even
ing publication of this city. Negotia-
tlons looking to the purchase have been
going on for some time and were
only brought to elimination
to-day. Separate terms had to be made
with the widow of Mr.. Storey and with
his heirs. The instruments were
signed and delivered this afternoon,
and large forfeit was put up to guar
antee that the balance of the purchase
money would be paid within sixty DAYS.
Both sides are careful to state that any
report of w. G. Goudy, the well-known
Democratic lawyer and politician, being
party to the sale is without foundation.
The final settlement will place the
Times on sound financial basis. and
will also give it a responsible head both
IN Its editorial and business depart
ments. 1t is understood that Mr.. Snow
den will be the editor-in-chief, and will
conduct the paper under its old-time
vigorous policy, being assisted in this by
Joseph X. Dunlop as managing editor.
MI. Dunlop was city editor under Mr.,
Storey. Mr.. West will take charge of
the financial affairs of the paper.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
OUR CRGSUS is OFF.

With JAY Goe[n- in Europe and Bob
GARRETT in Mexico, the United States
will have chance now for breathing
spell. Mr.. GARRETT has gone to Mexico
for his health, and there is rumor
that Mr.. GOULD is going to Europe
for the same reason. There is
nothing the matter with Mr.. GoULD's
mental faculties; his appetite is good,
his liver is all right, and all that
sort of thing; but Mr.. GOULD has pre-
monition that it will not be healthy for
him in this country about the 18th of
next month, SO in order to avoid un-
pleasant consequences he has concluded
to take sea voyage. 1t is possibly a
wise move for Mr.. GOULD, and yet if
the anarchists had marked him as an
object of vengeance he doesn't improve
matters particle by going to Europe.
There are more anarchists on that side
of the water than on this, and they are
more blOodthirsty, too. So that after all
we are inclined to discredit the rumor
that Mr.. GOULD was afraid to stay in
this country while the Chicago anar-
chists were being hung. We think it a
more reasonable supposition that Mr..
GOULD has his eye on the SueZ canal OF
the Chinese wall
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-10-30
Ex-secretary Ramsey.

Hon. ALEXANDER RAMSEY received a call
from an old friend during the past week that
recalled to my mind very yiyidly visit that
1 paid to President LINCOLN in the closing
days of the war. Col FL. C. ULLMAN who
was colonel in the Veteran Reserve corps,
and as such, charged with the duty of guard
ing the White house and other public build
ings in that vicinity, had for some time de-
sired a promotion as brigadier general
Provost Marshal JAMES B. FRY did not favor
ably regard this application, and appeals to
Secretary STANTON only ELECTED the reply
that it could not be done unless Gen. FRY
would sanction 1t. Then another move was
made, and this time it assumed the form of a
resignation but still no progress could be
made through the war department channels
An appeal TO President LINCOLN was accord
ingly determined upon; SO one morning, ac-
companied by Col. ULLMAN, a call was made
at the White house. We were cordially re-
ceived, and, after the facts had been laid be-
fore Mr.. LINCOLN, he replied that he would
waive all red tape considerations, and. if Col.
ULLMAN insisted upon it, would accept his
resignation Immediately. 1t did not take
long for the document to be prepared and,
without any hesitancy, the president wrote
across its face, Accepted; to take effect i'm
mediately," and our mission was crowned
with success. 1 had not seen the colonel
since, until he called upon me the othenday,
and we recalled our trip to the White house
and spent pleasant hour in conversation
about old times.